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Clarkson is comprised of three physical campus locations in New York State.

Potsdam - Our main campus of 640 wooded and waterfront acres is home to all undergraduate degree programs, many master's and Ph.D. programs as well as research centers, athletic facilities and residences for nearly 4,000 students.

Schenectady - In the heart of Schenectady, our Capital Region Campus (CRC) is home to several graduate and professional programs of study, K-12 outreach programs and a multi-use facility.

Beacon - On the banks of the Hudson River is Clarkson's Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, serving as home to graduate programs, groundbreaking water research and K-12 outreach programs.

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